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HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am happy to support Amendments 54 and 55 in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Rosser and Lord Kennedy of Southwark. My Amendment 65 is supported by more than 50…14 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rise of Positive TestsMy Lords, when Covid-19 first struck, care homes were almost forgotten. Will the Minister explain to the House what is the recommended Covid-19 testing regime for residents,…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local RestrictionsMy Lords, in the pandemic, I fear that some sectors of the public are losing confidence in politicians. Scientists, on the other hand, are seen as independent and trusted. Surely,…03 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, yesterday it was raining when I left the house, so I decided to catch a bus. I donned my mask and got on. There were signs to say that only 30 passengers would be…03 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020My Lords, I apologise to the House. I came here from my office in Millbank for the beginning of Questions. I picked up my papers from my desk, and it was not until I was sitting…03 Sept 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I am sorry that my noble friend Lady Brinton is unwell and not able to lead today. I hope that she is better and back in her place soon. The Bill creates extensive…02 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his update, but again we find ourselves agreeing to regulations after the enforcement date, which was over three weeks ago. They will be in…29 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, social care has barely been mentioned in the last three Statements. Could the Minister clarify, in the event of a second wave of coronavirus, who in the Department of…27 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations go some way towards easing the coronavirus restrictions and I am grateful to the Minister for the clarifications. Many people will now be glad of the…24 Jul 2020HANSARDHealthcare Students: Tuition FeesMy Lords, many student nurses have to travel considerable distances from where they train to complete different aspects of their course, such as on mental health or learning…23 Jul 2020HANSARDPharmaciesMy Lords, clinical commissioning groups can commission local pharmacies to carry out tests on their patients, such as for blood pressure or atrial fibrillation. This would relieve…20 Jul 2020HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewThe noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, recognised the importance of regulation in her excellent report. Our regulation system is in a transitional stage. Regarding the European…15 Jul 2020HANSARDMedical Teaching and Learning: Ethnic DiversityMy Lords, the Medical Schools Council is steered by an executive committee of 42, which is elected from its membership. Of these, only four are of an ethnic minority background…14 Jul 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I welcome the regulations we are debating today. The exceptions are sensible and practical. I live in the south-west, and a walk on the beach after a storm, or on the…10 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020Public transport, particularly that serving crowded areas and centres of population where people work, is often the only practical method of travel. These regulations are…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Mental Health ServicesMy Lords, the Mental Health Act is no longer fit for purpose. With outdated legislation, both children and adults are at risk while either at home or in a care setting. In the…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020Since we debated the previous SIs on 15 June, we have started to venture out, return cautiously to the shops, sit closer to a stranger and dare to hope that a summer holiday may…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesMy Lords, I understand the reasoning for yesterday’s change in advice, but clearly some of the Government’s advisers were not happy with it. In making the decision, did the…24 Jun 2020HANSARDNurses: RecruitmentNot for a long time have nurses had such a high national profile. The career options are many and now many more men are nurses too. Will the Minister explain to the House what…18 Jun 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, we all went into lockdown on 23 March and have largely been at home for 12 weeks, just under a quarter of a year. Recently, we have seen restrictions eased, but we all…15 Jun 2020